How to Coordinate Medicare and VA Benefits
MN Health Staff Writer | January 16, 2026If you're a U.S. military veteran, you may already have VA health benefits. But when you turn 65, a critical question arises: Do you also need Medicare? The short answer is yes. Coordinating your VA benefits with Medicare—specifically Medicare Parts A and B—can offer broader coverage, protect you from late enrollment penalties, and open up more healthcare options.
Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Cost: What Are The Numbers?
MN Health Staff Writer | June 15, 2015Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people who are age 65 and older, and for certain individuals with disabilities. Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital stays, while Part B covers doctor services. Medicare Part C refers to Medicare Advantage plans offered by private companies, and Medicare Part D offers prescription drug coverage. Medicare beneficiaries can stay in the traditional federal program, and purchase supplemental policies from insurance carriers. In some parts of the country, older adults have the option to enroll in Medicare Cost plans offered by private companies
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